World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James V. Giddings
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
SERVED ABOARD THE USS COWPENS CVL-25 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED 12 BATTLE STARS AND PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE CHINA SEA ON JANUARY 10, 1945; TOKYO HARBOR ON AUGUST 27, 1945 AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.